I had my surgery with dr lord on 5/19/14 and I live in panama city beach, fl. You are in good hands. He is a wonderful surgeon. You get a surgery date after they get insurance approval.
Soda has been the worst for me but I bought some sugar free drink mix and I have increased my Water. I am a coffee drinker too and I like my caffeine so not sure if I want to try Decaf. I just might have to stop cold turkey. My doctor only does a 4 day liquid diet that is when I will drop everything that I am supposed to whether I want to or not. I want to be successful at this and I will be. Thinking positive will help get me through. I am just a nervous wreck is all about all of especially the surgery. Come on May 19th !!